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5 Best Movers in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Seattle's hills, narrow Fremont streets and single-elevator high-rises turn an easy move into a logistics problem fast, and the top movers in Seattle on this page have logged over 8,300 Google reviews between them at ratings from 4.8 to a full 5.0. Pure Moving Company and Man With A Truck both hold a perfect 5.0, so the real decision comes down to move size, access, and how a crew handles the parts of Seattle that trip other movers up.

Short answer: Pure Moving Company and Man With A Truck both hold a perfect 5.0 rating, with Pure Moving carrying the deeper local review base at 2,398. Eco Movers has logged the most reviews of any Seattle mover on this page at 3,212, rated 4.8. Reviewers report local moves running roughly $500 to $2,000 depending on size and access.
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Seattle's top movers, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Pure Moving Company Seattle Movers Local & Long Distance 5.0 2,398 Perfect rating / apartments View ›
2 Eco Movers Moving & Storage Seattle Movers 4.8 3,212 Largest review base / big homes View ›
3 Man With A Truck Seattle Movers and Packers Local & Long Distance Moving Company 5.0 1,665 Cross-city & long-distance View ›
4 Gentle Giant Moving Company 5.0 545 White-glove / larger budgets View ›
5 Royalty Moving & Storage Seattle 4.9 577 Value / storage moves View ›
5 Best Movers in Seattle (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Pure Moving Company Seattle Movers Local & Long Distance logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pure Moving Company Seattle Movers Local & Long Distance

5.02,398 Google reviews

Pure Moving Company runs a Seattle branch out of 3rd Avenue offering local and long-distance moves, plus piano moving and moving supplies. It advertises all-inclusive, upfront pricing with no surprise fees, and reviewers describe free wardrobe boxes and wrapping materials included with a standard move. Crews are billed only from arrival to the point paperwork is signed.

What people praise

  • All-inclusive hourly rate with free wardrobe boxes and wrapping materials
  • Only billed from arrival to sign-off, not travel time
  • Handles elevator and parking logistics without friction, per multiple reviewers
  • Crews explained the hourly rate, minimum and truck fee clearly upfront
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating5 / 5
Review volume2,398 · 91st
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect rating on real volume and transparent, all-inclusive pricing make this the safe first call for an apartment or condo move.

1511 3rd Ave #310, Seattle, WA 98101

Eco Movers Moving & Storage Seattle Movers logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Eco Movers Moving & Storage Seattle Movers

4.83,212 Google reviews

Eco Movers is a Seattle-based moving and storage company on Nickerson Street offering full-service and labour-only moves, packing, warehouse storage and post-move installs like TV mounting and furniture assembly. It markets itself around green moving practices, and reviewers describe crews handling multi-bedroom homes and multi-phase moves involving temporary storage.

What people praise

  • Handles large, multi-bedroom moves and multi-phase moves into storage
  • Post-move services like TV mounting and furniture assembly available
  • Crews communicate clearly from estimate through move day
  • Careful with fragile items like electronics and artwork, per multiple reviews

Worth knowing

  • A small share of reviews mention pricing or damage concerns, though the large majority are five-star
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume3,212 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed mover in Seattle on this list, and a strong pick for larger homes or moves that need a storage phase in between.

1200 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119

Man With A Truck Seattle Movers and Packers Local & Long Distance Moving Company logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Man With A Truck Seattle Movers and Packers Local & Long Distance Moving Company

5.01,665 Google reviews

Man With A Truck operates out of Stewart Street offering local and long-distance moving and packing across the greater Seattle area, including moves that stretch from Bothell to Bellevue or Redmond to Auburn. Reviewers describe crews handling both short local moves and longer cross-metro relocations with the same care.

What people praise

  • Perfect rating across a large volume of reviews
  • Handles both short local moves and longer cross-metro relocations
  • Reviewers describe careful wrapping and protection for furniture on longer hauls
  • Communicated clearly throughout multi-hour moves
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating5 / 5
Review volume1,665 · 85th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice if your move spans a longer distance across the metro rather than a short in-neighbourhood shift.

600 Stewart St Ste 400, Seattle, WA 98101

Gentle Giant Moving Company logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Gentle Giant Moving Company

5.0545 Google reviews

Gentle Giant Moving Company runs a Seattle branch as part of a national chain offering full-service moving, storage, commercial moves, packing, and specialty services like piano and fine-art moving. It operates on a 100% crew guarantee and reviewers consistently describe careful handling of fragile and valuable items.

What people praise

  • Specialty handling for pianos, fine art and other fragile items
  • Crews consistently described as fast without being careless
  • Named crew members praised across nearly every review
  • Strong for glass, fragile and easily damaged furniture

Worth knowing

  • Reviewer-reported prices run higher than some competitors on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating5 / 5
Review volume545 · 68th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if you have fragile or specialty items and want a national brand's crew guarantee, and you're comfortable paying more for it.

506 2nd Ave Ste 1400, Seattle, WA 98104

Royalty Moving & Storage Seattle logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Royalty Moving & Storage Seattle

4.9577 Google reviews

Royalty Moving & Storage operates out of Harbor Avenue SW, offering local and long-distance moves plus storage unit sizes from a 5x10 up to a 10x20. Its own site specifically calls out the kind of access challenges Seattle throws at movers, from Belltown high-rise elevator windows to steep, driveway-less approaches in Queen Anne and Magnolia.

What people praise

  • Explicitly built around Seattle's access challenges: hills, narrow streets, reserved elevators
  • Reviewers repeatedly call pricing reasonable relative to the care taken
  • Handles moves directly out of storage units, not just homes
  • Crews communicate proactively when a planned entry point doesn't work

Worth knowing

  • Slightly smaller review base than the largest names on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume577 · 79th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong value pick, especially if your move involves one of Seattle's trickier building types: steep hills, narrow streets or a single reserved elevator.

3400 Harbor Ave SW #448, Seattle, WA 98126

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Seattle movers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from thousands of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do movers cost in Seattle? (2026)

None of the movers on this page publish a fixed flat rate, but their own customer reviews repeatedly cite real dollar figures for specific move sizes, which gives a useful range:

JobTypical price
Small furniture or partial move$400 - $1,000
Local move, 1-2 bedroom$800 - $1,800
Local move, 3+ bedroom$1,600 - $3,000

Ranges compiled August 2026 from real customer-reported figures in Google reviews on this page, not published rate cards. Actual cost depends on crew size, hours, access and distance; always get a written estimate before booking.

Serving all of Seattle

The movers above cover Seattle and the surrounding metro, including Belltown, Queen Anne, Fremont, Magnolia, Capitol Hill, South Lake Union and neighbouring cities like Bellevue and Redmond. Searching for movers near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a mover

  • Is the quote hourly or flat-rate, and what’s the minimum charge?
  • Are wardrobe boxes and wrapping materials included, or extra?
  • How do you handle tricky access, like reserved elevators or no driveway?
  • Are you licensed and insured for moves within Washington?
  • What happens if something is damaged during the move?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these movers?

We started from every mover in Seattle with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do Seattle movers charge extra for stairs or long carries?

Some do, especially for buildings without elevator access or with a long distance from the truck to the door. Ask directly when you book, since this is one of the more common causes of a final bill running over the estimate.

How far ahead should I book movers in Seattle?

Popular movers here fill up fast, especially on weekends and around the first of the month. Booking one to two weeks ahead is a safer bet than waiting until the last few days.

The bottom line

Pure Moving Company is the safe default on a perfect rating and genuinely all-inclusive pricing, while Royalty Moving is worth a look if your move involves Seattle’s trickier hills or elevators. Get every quote in writing before moving day.

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